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  "url": "https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/28.01.2026-medniekus-apmacis-notriekt-dronus-diennakts-tumsaja-laika.a632055",
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  "summary_short": "Latvian hunters will be trained to shoot down enemy drones at night starting January 2026 to enhance state defense capabilities.",
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  "url": "https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/28.01.2026-medniekus-apmacis-notriekt-dronus-diennakts-tumsaja-laika.a632055",
  "source": "extension",
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  "summary_short": "Latvian hunters will be trained to shoot down enemy drones at night starting January 2026 to enhance state defense capabilities.",
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